Welcome back to the studio with Dion Williams and Jeffrey Griffin! In Episode 8, Dion and Jeffrey dive into the auto buying world. What options are out there for you? What do you need to look at or need to know when you are trading your vehicle for another? Dion will also discuss the importance of prequalifying for a loan before you go to the dealership. Tune in to learn the an ...
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Headlines and Fine Print with Dion Williams: Episode 7
Welcome back again to the studio with Dion Williams and Jeffrey Griffin! As always, Dion sheds light on the fine print.The two discuss the ins and outs of the "Buy Now, Pay Later" feature that many use in our retail world.Instant gratification can be great, but what is it really costing you? Check that fine print, make sure you look at your statements, check your automatic dr ...
Headlines and Fine Print with Dion Williams: Episode 6
Hello Winston Salem and PACU Family! Dion is back in the WSJS studio with Jeffrey Griffin. During this segment, the two are joined by PACU's own Jobana Semones as the three discuss the new Youth Program that just launched at Piedmont Advantage. Semones sheds light on a very important topic surrounding our younger generation today; lack of financial literacy. Listen in as th ...
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IT Department Featured
If Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s IT department resembles most IT departments, there’s usually no public limelight or gravitas.
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Promotions and Achievements
Piedmont Advantage Credit Union has had several teammates that have received promotions or achievements that we would like to celebrate!
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New Hires
Welcome New Hires! Piedmont Advantage Credit Union welcomes the following new teammates to the PACU family!
Headlines and Fine Print with Dion Williams: Episode 5
Welcome back to another episode of Headlines and Fine Print with Dion Williams! Dion is back in the WSJS studio with Jeffrey Griffin discussing topics and pain points that all Americans are seeing currently. Rising rates, financing options, inflation, what to expect to happen in the future, how long will this all last? All of these questions are touched on in Episode 5. Dio ...
Headlines and Fine Print with Dion Williams: Episode 4
Welcome back to another episode of Headlines and Fine Print with Dion Williams! Dion is back in the WSJS studio with Jeffrey Griffin discussing topics and pain points that all Americans are seeing currently. How do rising rates affect PACU's members, businesses, the credit union? What are things to be aware of during an unpredictable time? Dion also touches on the Cooperati ...
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PACU launches youth program
Three years ago, when Jobana Semones (pictured left) was working at one of Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s branches, she never thought her idea for the credit union to adopt a mascot would lead to the launch of a youth program.
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Are Store Cards Worth It?
When you are standing at the cash register at a chain store, it is almost inevitable that the salesperson will make a pitch for you to sign up for a store card. It is easy to be tempted by the discount, but a store card is not a coupon.